رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِي ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [make] from my offspring, our Lord, and accept [my] supplication. Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers the Day the حساب (reckoning) is established.
*Rabbij'alni muqeemus-salati wa min dhurriyyati, Rabbana wa taqabbal du'a. Rabbanaghfirli wa liwalidayya wa lil mu'mineena yawma yaqoomul hisab.*
When to Read
This powerful dua, originating from Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), is perfect for parents seeking guidance to raise righteous children and maintain a strong family unit. Recite it regularly, especially during times of family challenges or when praying for your children's future and the harmony of your household. It's also deeply beneficial to recite this dua for your own parents, seeking Allah's forgiveness and mercy for them.
How to Read
Recite with sincere intention and a humble heart, directing your supplication solely to Allah. Visualize your family's well-being and the establishment of prayer within your home. Remember that duas are most effective when offered with certainty in Allah's ability to respond and when followed up with consistent effort in striving for righteousness.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah encompasses several profound benefits: 1. **Seeking Allah's help in establishing prayer:** A cornerstone of Islamic life, ensuring prayer is maintained by oneself and one's descendants. 2. **Praying for offspring:** Asking Allah to make them righteous and upright. 3. **Seeking forgiveness for oneself and parents:** A beautiful expression of gratitude and remembrance for one's parents, fulfilling a significant duty. 4. **Seeking forgiveness for all believers:** Expanding the prayer to encompass the wider Muslim community. This dua encapsulates a parent's deep concern for their family's spiritual well-being in this life and the Hereafter.